Birger Gregersson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Roman Catholic archbishop
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Place of Birth: Sweden
About Birger Gregersson
- Birger Gregersson (1327 – 11 March 1383) was Archbishop of Uppsala, Sweden, from 1366 to his death 1383. It is known that he was vicar of Österhaninge and then priest in Uppsala.
- He was a supporter of King Albrekt, who appointed him chancellor. After being elected archbishop in 1366 he worked energetically.
- Above all, he wrote much and is considered one of the most important Swedish writers in the Middle Ages.
- He wrote a biography of Saint Birgitta, and hymns to her and Saint Botvid's honor.
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